David Matthau
DEP: Water Quality Off Jersey Coast Is Great
If you’re planning to head down the shore for the upcoming Memorial Day long weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, the quality of ocean water for swimming and fishing is great, according to state Department of Environmental Protection officials.
Jersey Lawmakers Consider Measure To Better Protect Police Dogs [AUDIO]
A measure that toughens penalties for people who kill, maim or even threaten to harm a police dog, a police horse or any other animal used by law enforcement could be passed by the full Assembly in the coming weeks.
Do You Feel Secure Flying? [AUDIO]
A new federal report finds the Transportation Security Administration has failed to adequately gather information about security breaches at Newark Liberty, and other airports across the country – and as a result, has not made needed security improvements.
More Structure Fires In NJ Could Be Sparked By Hard Economic Times [AUDIO]
Over the past several months – in counties all over Jersey – there has been a significant spike in home and apartment fires.
New Jersey’s Highest Court Ponders Kyleigh’s Law [POLL]
Jersey’s highest court has heard oral arguments on Kyleigh’s Law.
Stuart Chaifetz Is Hopeful There Will Be Justice [AUDIO/POLL]
The South Jersey father who discovered his 10 year old autistic son had been verbally abused at school - after he had to boy wear a wire – says he won’t release any more recorded segments for the time being.
Jersey Lawmaker Pushes A Plan To Help The Homeless [AUDIO]
State Senator Dick Codey has unveiled an ambitious agenda to help homeless individuals in the Garden state.
NJ Drivers Not Following One Simple Rule [AUDIO/POLL]
A new report by the Society of Automotive Engineers finds drivers in Jersey and across the country don’t use their turn signals when changing lanes 48 percent of the time – and fail to signal 25 percent of the time when making a turn.
Will NJ "User Fees" Soon Be a Thing of the Past? [AUDIO]
With Jersey’s 2 percent property tax cap firmly in place, Atlantic City and a handful of other towns have started implementing so-called user fees – for services like trash pick up – but Governor Christie is promising the trend won’t continue for long.
Chris Chrisite Continues to Beat the Teacher Tenure Reform Drum [AUDIO]
The south Jersey teacher accused of verbally abusing an autistic student has been placed on paid leave, as an investigation into what happened continues. Governor Chris Christie points to the case as a reason why teacher tenure reform is needed.
Christie Maintains Tough Stance On Medical Marijuana Program [AUDIO]
A couple of days ago we were telling you how state officials have finally given one medical marijuana dispensary permission to grow their first pot crop, but the head of the marijuana Center in Montclair is asking for guarantees the medicinal pot program in the Garden state will be able to move forward.
Could Jersey Residents Be Facing Another NYC Commuter Tax? [AUDIO]
It’s just what Garden state commuters don’t want to hear- the Manhattan Borough President in New York City is calling on fellow lawmakers to re-institute a commuter tax for Jersey residents who work in the Big Apple.